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[인터풋볼] Reporter Yoon Hyo-yong = Joe Cole pointed out Lionel Messi’s attitude during the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) match.
Barcelona played 1-4 against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the 1st leg of the European Football Federation (UEFA) Champions League (UCL) in the 2020-21 season held at Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain at 5 am (Korean time) on the 17th. Lost. With the defeat that day, Barcelona had a red light to advance to the quarterfinals.
It was a painful reversal. In the 26th minute of the first half, Barcelona scored a penalty, and Messi took the lead as the kicker scored. However, it was greatly shaken by PSG’s rapid attack after that. In the 32nd minute of the first half, Mbappe scored an equalizer and could not keep the lead.
The game became more difficult in the second half. In the 20th minute of the second half, a cross from the right side fell in front of Mbafe, and it was connected to a reverse goal. Five minutes later, Mois Keane scored a key goal with a header to widen the score. Barcelona counterattacked, but in the 40th minute of the second half, they scored one more goal for Mbafe and collapsed 1-4.
Messi’s record of 20 points in a row for 13 seasons was buried on this day. In addition to PK goals, the team could not prevent the team’s defeat even though he led the team’s attacks such as one valid shot, three key passes, two successful dribbles, and three crosses. Messi caught by the relay camera also continued the game with an expression of less confidence after being reversed.
Watching this, Joe Cole said through’BT Sport’, “Mesh seemed indifferent to the game. It is difficult for a retired player to criticize him. Because he is the best soccer player and genius. But tonight I couldn’t see him emotionally engaged in the game.”
“I think the word “indifferent” is correct. Barcelona had neither strength nor organization. There was also no link between the players between the front three-top and four-back.”
Besides Messi, veteran players couldn’t hold the team. “Herard Piqué and Sergio Busquets were out-of-field leaders. Barcelona’s team spine looked weak and shattered. The result was 4-1, but we were able to score 5 and 6 goals.”
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